The chapter begins with Johann coming across an old man stacking bricks. They talk bout where Johann is from and the old man recognizes him, leading the chapter into a flashback. Philipp moves to Augsburg, rents an apartment, and is finishing his residency in an Augsburg clinic. Philipp falls in love with Christine. He receives a letter from Augsburg's Medical Society's Ethical Review Board concerning a complaint made by Doktor Scharff. Doktor Scharff had originallyrefused to meet Philipp on his first rounds. Scharff was an older, crude, vindictive doctor who was believed to be part of the secret SS. Then the chapter addresses the new synagogue built and the desire of other Germans to burn it down. This is the start of racism in the book. The trial is then addressed, Scharff accuses Philipp of planning to set up a practice close to his and stealing his patients. The board does not support Scharff's accusations after Philipp agrees not to set up a practice in his current apartment. A few months later, Philipp asks Christine to marry him. She says yes and Philipp invites Helga and Johann to come witness the wedding. They come and Philipp and Johann speak of the past. They go out to dinner and begin to argue over what being Jewish means after Johann makes a rude comment. The wedding occurs the next day and we meet the old man in his younger days, he was Christine's uncle. Also, we find out Johann and Helga had another child named Greta. Johann begins to lean towards Nazi ideals. The chapter ends with Johann rethinking joining the Nazi party once again, decides against it. He is a doctor, not a person involved in politics.
Bavarian (160) Someone from Bavaria, a state within Germany Verboten (162) Gymnasium (162) German school Mein Kampf(164) Hitler's book:"My Struggle" http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/GERmein.htm Pfennig (164) Versailles(169) The city that the treaty ending World War I was negotiated http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/treaty_of_versailles.htm Vati (170) Deutschland (170) Germany Fuhrer (170) Leader Guten Morgen (147) Good morning Ja (148) Yeah Gruss Gott (148) Hello Dankschon (148) Thank you very much Pfutscher (152) Liar Gast has (159) Guest house Verboten (162) Forbidden Ach (163) Parsley
Vocabulary:
Saxon(147)
a member of a Germanic people in ancient times dwelling near the mouth of the Elbe, a portion of whom invaded and occupied parts of Britain.
Ruddy(148)
Chiefly British Slang Used as an intensive.
Amidst (148)
Municipal(150)
of or relating to the internal affairs of a major political unit as a nation.
Ethical(150)
pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.
Antiquated(151)
no longer used or useful; obsolete, old-fashioned, out-of-date
Vindicated(152)
To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments
Envious(153)
full of, feeling, or expressing envy: envious of a person's success; an envious attack
Bulbous(155)
bulb-shaped; bulging
Interloping(155)
to intrude into some region or field of trade without a proper license.
Acumen(156)
keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a situation
Scaffold(157)
a temporary or movable platform for workers
Incompetent(157)
lacking the skills, qualities, or ability to do something properly
Solemnly(159)
Deeply earnest, serious, and sober
Perfunctory(159)
characterized by routine or superficiality
Defiant(161)
boldly resistant or challenging
Retrospect(163)
contemplation of the past; a survey of past time, events, etc
Grimaces(163)
a contorted twisting of the face that expresses disgust or pain
Encroaching(164)
to intrude gradually or stealthily, often taking away somebody's authority, rights, or property
Editorialize(164)
to express an opinion or view in an editorial in a publication
Condolences(165)
an expression of sorrow and sympathy, usually to somebody who is grieving over a death
Espaliered(166)
a plant, especially a fruit tree, trained to grow flat against a wall or other upright support
Reverie(168)
a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing: lost in reverie
Decorum(170)
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc
Mortification(171)
A feeling of shame, humiliation, or wounded pride
Chapter 8: Other Strengths
Memorable Passages:
Summary:
The chapter begins with Johann coming across an old man stacking bricks. They talk bout where Johann is from and the old man recognizes him, leading the chapter into a flashback. Philipp moves to Augsburg, rents an apartment, and is finishing his residency in an Augsburg clinic. Philipp falls in love with Christine. He receives a letter from Augsburg's Medical Society's Ethical Review Board concerning a complaint made by Doktor Scharff. Doktor Scharff had originallyrefused to meet Philipp on his first rounds. Scharff was an older, crude, vindictive doctor who was believed to be part of the secret SS. Then the chapter addresses the new synagogue built and the desire of other Germans to burn it down. This is the start of racism in the book. The trial is then addressed, Scharff accuses Philipp of planning to set up a practice close to his and stealing his patients. The board does not support Scharff's accusations after Philipp agrees not to set up a practice in his current apartment. A few months later, Philipp asks Christine to marry him. She says yes and Philipp invites Helga and Johann to come witness the wedding. They come and Philipp and Johann speak of the past. They go out to dinner and begin to argue over what being Jewish means after Johann makes a rude comment. The wedding occurs the next day and we meet the old man in his younger days, he was Christine's uncle. Also, we find out Johann and Helga had another child named Greta. Johann begins to lean towards Nazi ideals. The chapter ends with Johann rethinking joining the Nazi party once again, decides against it. He is a doctor, not a person involved in politics.
Characters:
Meier (148)
Christine Naumann (149)
Herr Reinard Scharff, M.D (150)
Blum (150)
Conzelmann(150)
Key Concepts & Events:
Nuremburg Trials(147) Trials of high ranking Nazis in Nuremburg
http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1685.html
Volksbank(147) Banks for the people
http://www.volksbank.com/
Saxon(148) A person from Saxony, a region of Germany
http://www.ihr.org/jhr/v07/v07p-95_Franz-Willing.html
German Formation(148) The original unification of Germany
http://members.tripod.com/~marcin_w/index-3.html
Augsburg(149) A city in Germany
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/06/a5200606.shtml
Frankfurt(150) City in Germany
http://www.gallagher.com/ww2/chapter19.html
The Great War(151) World War I; took place from 1914-1918
http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/maps/
Munich(155) City in Germany
http://www.worldwar-2.net/timelines/war-in-europe/european-air-war/european-air-war-index-1940.htm
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (155) Group of doctors
Frieburg(155) City in Germany
http://about-germany.org/capitals/freiburg.php
Weinstube (156) Winery
Basilica of Saint Ulrich and Afra (156) Church in Augsburg
Fuggerie (157) To flee
Pharer (157) Pastor
Ceaser Augustas (157) First Emperor of Rome
Bolshevik(152) Russian brand of Communism
http://www.marxists.org/subject/bolsheviks/index.htm
Gasthaus (159)
Pohlendorf (159) Philipp and Johann's home village
Bavarian (160) Someone from Bavaria, a state within Germany
Verboten (162)
Gymnasium (162) German school
Mein Kampf(164) Hitler's book:"My Struggle"
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/GERmein.htm
Pfennig (164)
Versailles(169) The city that the treaty ending World War I was negotiated
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/treaty_of_versailles.htm
Vati (170)
Deutschland (170) Germany
Fuhrer (170) Leader
Guten Morgen (147) Good morning
Ja (148) Yeah
Gruss Gott (148) Hello
Dankschon (148) Thank you very much
Pfutscher (152) Liar
Gast has (159) Guest house
Verboten (162) Forbidden
Ach (163) Parsley
Vocabulary:
Saxon(147)
a member of a Germanic people in ancient times dwelling near the mouth of the Elbe, a portion of whom invaded and occupied parts of Britain.
Ruddy(148)
Chiefly British Slang Used as an intensive.
Amidst (148)
Municipal(150)
of or relating to the internal affairs of a major political unit as a nation.
Ethical(150)
pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.
Antiquated(151)
no longer used or useful; obsolete, old-fashioned, out-of-date
Vindicated(152)
To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments
Envious(153)
full of, feeling, or expressing envy: envious of a person's success; an envious attack
Bulbous(155)
bulb-shaped; bulging
Interloping(155)
to intrude into some region or field of trade without a proper license.
Acumen(156)
keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a situation
Scaffold(157)
a temporary or movable platform for workers
Incompetent(157)
lacking the skills, qualities, or ability to do something properly
Solemnly(159)
Deeply earnest, serious, and sober
Perfunctory(159)
characterized by routine or superficiality
Defiant(161)
boldly resistant or challenging
Retrospect(163)
contemplation of the past; a survey of past time, events, etc
Grimaces(163)
a contorted twisting of the face that expresses disgust or pain
Encroaching(164)
to intrude gradually or stealthily, often taking away somebody's authority, rights, or property
Editorialize(164)
to express an opinion or view in an editorial in a publication
Condolences(165)
an expression of sorrow and sympathy, usually to somebody who is grieving over a death
Espaliered(166)
a plant, especially a fruit tree, trained to grow flat against a wall or other upright support
Reverie(168)
a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing: lost in reverie
Decorum(170)
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc
Mortification(171)
A feeling of shame, humiliation, or wounded pride